Purana Qila

About the SeriesBeing a historic capital, and housing a vast array of heritage sites; Delhi has always been one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It has such a large plethora of monuments (and other places) to visit, that even a month's trip to Delhi might seem insufficient.This series makes an attempt to capture some of these monuments in pictures and words, telling all that you'd need to know about the monument: before, during as well as after visiting the place....
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About the SeriesBeing a historic capital, and housing a vast array of heritage sites; Delhi has always been one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It has such a large plethora of monuments (and other places) to visit, that even a month's trip to Delhi might seem insufficient.This series makes an attempt to capture some of these monuments in pictures and words, telling all that you'd need to know about the monument: before, during as well as after visiting the place. This is your perfect guide to know about the concerned monument, as well as enjoy a preview/souvenir with beautiful photographs of the monuments. So, enjoy the book and take it with you as you journey through the city of Delhi, exploring the vast array of monuments that Delhi has to offer.Purana QilaThe Purana Qila (Old Fort) in its current form was built by the founder of the Sur Empire, Sher Shah Suri. He is said to have built a raised citadel surrounded by large walls and bastions, with the sprawling city of Delhi around it. The fort was also part of the Mughal Emperor Humayun's Inner citadel of the city of Din Panah. Over its history, the Purana Qila has shifted hands many times, and has always been an integral part of Delhi. Today, it is one of the must-visit monument complexes in New Delhi, located right next to the Delhi Zoological Park. Although, much of the fort complex now lies in ruins, a few surviving buildings depict the magnificence of the architectural style of an era bygone.